by our College Data Analytics TeamAssess your admission prospects by studying the statistics from the latest freshman classes at Norfolk State University, located in Norfolk, VA.
Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.
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The selectivity of a college indicates how competitive the admissions process is.
| Open Admissions | No |
| Selectivity of College | Least Selective (85%+) |
| Acceptance Rate | 88% |
| Application Fee | $25 (fee waiver available) |
Norfolk State University received 11,247 total applications. Among these applicants, 9,871 gained acceptance, and 1,305 decided to attend.
| Applicant Total | 11,247 |
| Accepted | 9,871 |
| Enrolled | 1,305 |
| Enrolled Full-Time | 1,289 |
| Enrolled Part-Time | 16 |
Admission to Norfolk State University is 87.8%. This makes the school highly accessible. Gender-specific acceptance rates at Norfolk State University: women are accepted at a rate of 89% compared to 85% for male applicants.
The yield rate at Norfolk State University is 13%. This means that 13% of admitted applicants chose to attend. By gender, women enroll at a rate of 13% versus 13% for male admits.
Gender data for applicants and admitted students at Norfolk State University.
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,596 | 7,651 |
| Admitted | 3,052 | 6,819 |
| Enrolled | 412 | 893 |
Approximately 9% of admitted students at Norfolk State provided SAT results (120 students).
When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 430 and 520. Math scores were between 393 and 510.
| SAT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading & Writing | 430 | 520 |
| Math | 393 | 510 |
| Combined Total | 823 | 1030 |
Norfolk State got ACT scores from 1% of admitted applicants (15 students).
ACT Composite scores for the middle 50% fell between 16 and 22.
| ACT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 16 | 22 |
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